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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17860: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 17860 in Snydertown, Pennsylvania, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 96% white. The median income is $66,645, and the population is 2,366, which has decreased slightly from previous years.
Over the past decade, Snydertown has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained above 95% throughout this period. There are minor signs of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races rose from 0% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. The Asian population fluctuated between 0% and 1% over the years. These changes suggest a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to alter the community's overall categorization.
The median income in Snydertown has shown a generally positive trend over the past decade. In 2013, it was $54,133. By 2017, it increased to $59,253, a 9.5% increase from 2013. In 2021, it reached $70,695, a 30.6% increase from 2013. In 2022, it slightly decreased to $66,645, but this is still 23.1% higher than in 2013. This overall increase in median income correlates with the subtle demographic shifts, potentially indicating that the area is attracting a slightly more diverse, higher-income population.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with some fluctuations. In 2013, the population was 2,509. It slightly increased to 2,529 in 2017, then decreased to 2,463 in 2021, and further decreased to 2,366 in 2022. The recent slight decline in population could be due to various factors, including outmigration or natural demographic changes.
Snydertown appears to be changing at a much slower pace compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The 96% white population in 2022 is significantly above the national average, which was around 60% white in 2020. The median income growth in Snydertown (23.1% from 2013 to 2022) outpaces the national median income growth rate, which was approximately 15% over a similar period. This suggests that despite its low diversity, the area has experienced relatively strong economic growth.
Snydertown shows signs of very gradual diversification and has experienced notable income growth, but remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The economic improvements have not yet translated into significant demographic changes, indicating that the area may be attractive to its current demographic makeup rather than drawing in a more diverse population. It will be important to monitor whether these subtle trends accelerate or if the area maintains its current demographic character as the community continues to evolve.
